Rugby Union
Fireworks expected in rugby clash
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Swamp at Avatiu will see a range of talent on display today as it hosts the weekly rugby union club games. The big game of the day kicking off at 4pm will be between the reigning champions Tupapa Panthers and host Avatiu Nikao Eels. Alana Musselle reports.
Raro players join national team
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Two Rarotonga-based players have joined the Cook Islands 15s side for their second warm up match this afternoon.
Ruepena kicks Bears to victory
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Arorangi Bears made a superb comeback in the second spell to win their first Senior A match in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition over the weekend.
Reds return
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Former champions Takuvaine is making a comeback in the domestic rugby union season after a lapse of two years.
Cook Islands edged by Tasman Mako in Rugby World Cup qualification warmup
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The visiting Cook Islands squad couldn’t capitalise on a first half lead during their world cup qualification warmup against Tasman Mako on Tuesday.
Panthers win season opener
Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers made a winning start while Takitumu failed to turn up for the opening round of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
Clubs anticipating ‘rusty’ rugby union start
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Local rugby union clubs are struggling to put together teams for the opening round of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition today.
Reigning champs face tough start to 2021 union season
Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 2021 rugby union season will kick off this Saturday at Victoria Park with food, drinks and a full on day of rugby for all to enjoy.
Local players eyeing NZ provincial debut
Thursday 24 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Two Cook Islands players playing for an Otago-based club are a step closer to their dream of playing in New Zealand’s top domestic women’s rugby union competition.
NZ supports rugby programmes
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) received new rugby equipment from the New Zealand government and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Aid and Trade to help them further their development programmes to schools around Rarotonga as well as the Pa Enua.
Rarotonga teens relish time in New Zealand
Monday 31 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
As the North Otago Rugby Union’s connection with the Cook Islands continues to grow, more players are taking up opportunities in Oamaru. Kayla Hodge catches up with Alistair Newbigging and Olive Willie who have joined the Waitaki Boys’ High School First XV.
Year 10IK claims Tereora College Sevens title
Friday 28 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Year 10IK claimed the Tereora College Year 10 Rugby Sevens Competition at Nikao field this week.
A step closer to the Rugby World Cup
Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands progress to Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2023 Asia/Pacific Qualifier as 2021 Oceania Rugby Men’s Championships cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Talented players eye a rugby career
Thursday 29 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union is holding a school holiday rugby programme in partnership with New Zealand Rugby, for those aged between 14 and17.
Training our rising rugby union stars
Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Year nine students of Tereora College played their final ‘Quick Rip’ competitive games yesterday at the BCI Stadium.
Short with long strides
Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Year Nine Tereora College student Akirata Short scored the last try for the day on Thursday in the Tereora College Quick Rip’s Competition at Nikao Field.
Tereora College teams battling it out in Quick Rip
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union is holding a Quick Rip 8s competition for Tereora College students at Nikao Field this week.
Rugby switch pays off
Wednesday 7 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Two upcoming female players, who picked up the oval ball after successful netball stints, have been recognised for their skills after being offered contracts to join a North Otago-based rugby union team.
Kapi’s rugby dream comes true
Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Four local players will leave the country tomorrow to join school and senior rugby union teams in New Zealand.
Union plans 2021 season
Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The successful double header format in the domestic rugby union 15s competition will continue this year.
